Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman and John Paine Cushman. To his daughter Maria, Tallmadge writes of his intention to leave money for his grandchildren. To Cushman, Tallmadge discusses the stocks and capital of the Commission Company.

Three letters to John Paine Cushman, two from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Tapping Reeve. Tallmadge's letters report on the arrival of Cushman's wife and children at Litchfield and discuss financial matters. Reeve's letter asks Cushman to invest his money for him.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. The letters report family news, including the travels of Cushman's mother; Tallmadge's concern that his children will not be properly converted and his approval of the religious revival; and his daughter Harriot's recent wedding. Tallmadge also writes about the financial details of the Commission Company.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. Tallmadge reports the religious conversion of the family of Stephen and Roxana Clark; the recent illness of the revivalist preacher Asahel Nettleton; and his pleasure at Maria's own religious fervor. He also provides extensive religious reflections.

Three letters to John Paine Cushman, two from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Felix Tracy. The letters discuss the illness of Mrs. Tibbits; the appearance of yellow fever in New York; Tallmadge's recent trip to New Haven where he attended a religious meeting and witnessed the ordination of three missionaries; and the death of his son William.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. Tallmadge refers to a controversy between Judge James Gould and Judge Tapping Reeve; discusses the sale of Cushman's Ohio lands and his own stock; and praises the religious revival in Litchfield. The last letter includes a note by Maria Tallmadge to Tallmadge's daughter Maria with social news.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. He reports on the extreme illness of Mrs. Deming; the conversion of Helen Peck on her deathbed; and the deaths and illnesses of other friends and family members. Also included is a receipt by Tapping Reeve for money deposited with Cushman.

Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, reporting on Lyman Beecher's departure for Boston, the religious revival, and the possibility of students of the Litchfield Female Academy boarding with the Buel family.

Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, reporting the death of Tallmadge's brother.

Five letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. He reports on his wife's ill health and the remedies she has tried, expresses regret that he cannot travel to Troy due to his wife's illness, and discusses financial matters, including the signing of new bonds.